ZESTFUL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

zestful

adjective

Definition of zestful

as in zesty

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Creole mustard is a zesty mix of coarsely ground brown mustard seeds, vinegar, and in some cases, spices such as paprika and cayenne.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Inspired by delicious hot-weather dishes, Japanese hiyayakko and Sichuan liangban tofu, this cold tofu dish features a zesty dressing comprising soy sauce, chili crisp, and an abundance of scallions for freshness.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of zesty

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Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of tangy

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When a radish is cut, bitten, or crushed, its cells are damaged, triggering an enzyme called myrosinase to break down the glucosinolates into various metabolites, including pungent compounds known as isothiocyanates.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
The pungent smells of pot smoke and someone else’s urine compete with the dank smell of the canal.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile, an electric color palette of zingy greens, bold reds, and Prussian blues–touched off with plenty of black accents–amplifies the property’s wildly original juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity.

— Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
That texture was complemented by balanced sweetness and acidity and a zingy punch of garlic.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of zingy

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